Viral Hepatitis 1
Viral Hepatitis 1 : An infection of the liver caused by one of a wide range of viruses. Typical symptoms are fever, malaise and jaundice, although hepatitis C is often asymptomatic. In an occupational context, hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) are the most important. The main routes of exposure are percutaneous (puncturing the skin) through needle stick injuries, and across mucous membranes or damaged skin, through contact with contaminated body fluids
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